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Volume 17, Issue 45
Anza’s annual Halloween event proves frightfully fun for everyone
Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Anza’s only community radio station, KOYT 96.3, which has been off the air since July, may be coming back to the airwaves soon with a new frequency, stronger signal and better coverage, following an antenna move now in progress. see page A-3
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Cahuilla Market Halloween party raises money for HCBGC Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Cahuilla Mountain Market in Anza was transformed into a creepy, spooktacular gathering of ghouls, princesses, hillbillies, zombies and even a grim reaper, Saturday, Oct. 28, all to raise funds for High Country Boys and Girls Club. see page A-5
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Super heroes, knights, sports players and many other popular figures participate in the costume contests at the Lake Riverside Estates’ Trick or Treat around the Lake event on Halloween night. More photos on page A-3! Diane Sieker photo
Heavenly Horse Haven hosts annual Chili CookOff and Anza Trail obstacle practice Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Funding shortfalls plaguing realignment program RIVERSIDE – Riverside County agencies are carrying heavier burdens stemming from state public safety realignment enacted six years ago, partly because funds provided by the state to cover increased costs borne by the county are shrinking annually.
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Franklin Davis enjoys a ride on Lady at the annual Heavenly Horse Haven Chili Cook-Off and Anza Trail Obstacle Practice, Saturday, Michelle Hunt photo Oct. 28.
Anza residents enjoyed a perfect day of visiting horses, honing riding skills and having a bowl of award-winning chili at Heavenly Horse Haven’s annual Chili CookOff and Anza Trail Obstacle Practice, Saturday, Oct. 28. Horses and riders, both young and old, took part in the riding practice events and Halloween-themed costume contests. Vendors sold collectibles and jewelry at their booths, completing the festival atmosphere. Mike Hitchcock, who was dressed as Wyatt Earp along with his faithful mount Bertoli, won a $25 gift card for best costume. Renee Bentson earned the coveted $100 cash prize for her mouthwatering “Three Boys Chili” and a 50/50 raffle was won by R. C. Miller. Heavenly Horse Haven owner Gina Perrin said she was pleased with the turnout. “We brought in about $1,000 in donations,” Perrin said. “I thought it was a really fun event, and I loved meeting the people that came out to
do the obstacles.” Besides chili, obstacles and costumes, Heavenly Horse Haven’s adoptable horses were presented in hopes of finding new homes. Many of these animals are acquired by the rescue in poor condition and in need of rehabilitation. Others are owner relinquished in perfect health and in various phases of training. The horses are assessed and vetted, and their individual needs are met. Additional training is provided if needed. When they are ready, the horses are offered for adoption to loving homes. “It is our mission to help meet the need for a ‘safe haven’ for horses or other farm animals who are at risk, neglected, abused, too expensive to keep, unwanted or otherwise in need of special care,” according to the Heavenly Horse Haven website. “We are a diverse team of donors, supporters and volunteers from all walks of life who have stood up and said, ‘Not on my watch!’ We are united in the belief that ‘I can help save this animal.’” The horses housed at the facility were in good health and
see COOK-OFF, page A-4
Anza artist Sacha Hope shows off plein air paintings at The Merc Alex Groves AGROVES@REEDERMEDIA.COM
It’s not hard to find Anza resident Sacha Hope in a gallery filled with people. Her vibrantly dyed hair is often a hue of orange-pink that’s as powerful as the colors that can be found in her artwork. “I am somewhere between a pop artist and a surrealist, so I like really loud, vibrant colors,” Hope said. “I don’t do natural. I feel like if you want something that’s unbelievably realistic, you’ll go buy an amazing photograph from one of my friends who’s a photographer.” Hope showed off three of her pieces Friday evening, Nov. 3, in the Gallery at The Merc in Old Town Temecula as part of an art show that displayed entries in the
see PAINTINGS, page A-5
Anza resident and artist Sacha Hope demonstrates the coloring of the moon in her painting during the Anza Lions Club “Paint and Sip” fundraiser, Oct. 14. Her work is on display at the Gallery at the Merc in Old Town Temecula for the Ralph Love Plein Air Competition, in which artists paint outdoor scenes of the city or wine country. Diane Sieker photo